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IN SR0005

Resolution

Status

Passed

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Travis Holdman

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to propose a Constitutional amendment allowing states and Congress to reasonably regulate and limit spending on campaigns, elections, and ballot measures within their respective jurisdictions

  • Cites concerns that U.S. Supreme Court decisions over the past five decades equating unlimited election spending with "free speech" have drowned out constituent voices, narrowed debate, and increased corruption risk

  • Asserts Indiana's sovereign interest in fostering political debate, protecting free speech for all individuals, securing political equality, and guarding against corruption

  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies to House and Senate leadership in Congress and all members of the Indiana Congressional delegation

  • Passed the Senate Committee on Elections unanimously (8-0) on January 27, 2026

Legislative Description

Urging Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to establish that campaign and election spending may be regulated.

Last Action

Second reading: adopted voice vote

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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